DMPS – What are the indications and contraindications?

December 23, 2020 4:46 am Published by

DMPS is a chelating agent that chelates heavy metal for renal excretion. It is most effective for mercury chelation, but can also be used for other heavy metals.

Indications:

  • Heavy metal toxicity (arsenic, gold, lead, mercury)

Contraindications:

  • Hepatic disease
  • Renal disease

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